Telvin Smith | Linebacker

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Smith (6-foot-2 7/8, 218) played nickel 'backer and special teams his first three seasons before breaking out as a senior with a team-high 90 tackles, 9.5 for a loss, two sacks, and three INTs. He returned two of the picks for touchdowns and earned first-team All-ACC honors. Smith blazed a 4.52 forty at the Combine with a 9-foot-11 broad jump. A playmaking linebacker with cover skills and lots of special teams value, Smith is a chase-and-hit weak-side prospect who may need to add some bulk to become a bankable three-down defender. He's someone to monitor in IDP leagues. Sat, May 10, 2014 02:44:00 PM

Norris compares Smith, a speedy outside linebacker, to Danny Trevathan. "Closing speed is outstanding," he wrote. "Much more physical than many prospects his size, strong finisher. Has enough trail speed to stick with crossing routes and has a knack for undercutting the receiver. Has enough length to fight off blocks. Attacks the downhill gaps to make tackles for loss." Rounding out Norris' top-five available are Clemson CB Bashaud Breeland, Boston College LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, Florida State RB Devonta Freeman and South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington. Sat, May 10, 2014 11:24:00 AM

They join fellow Seminole Timmy Jernigan on the list. Smith could be selected as early as the second-round and ranks as Josh Norris' No. 35 overall prospect. Jones' role is not as defined in the NFL, and could project best as an edge rusher. Mon, May 5, 2014 06:31:00 PM

FSU LB Telvin Smith had a visit and private workout with the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons, reports the National Football Post.

The FSU prospect has also had visits with the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and had a private workout with the New England Patriots. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Smith ran a 4.52 forty, making him the fastest linebacker prospect in the draft. Some evaluators have talked about moving Smith to safety due to his size, but Smith has been busy trying to bulk as of late. The speedy linebacker is projected to go in the second round of the draft. Mon, May 5, 2014 10:57:00 AM